Karoline Leavitt says Walz ‘should’ clarify ‘friends with school shooters’ comment

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Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt has called on Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to explain a comment he made about becoming “friends with school shooters,” a statement she considered “incredibly odd.”

Walz made the remark during Tuesday’s vice presidential debate against Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) when providing an answer on gun violence within the nation. The Minnesota governor’s comment on becoming friends with school shooters has been highlighted by many on social media, with Leavitt wondering if Walz misspoke.

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